politics
March 19, 2026
Attack on Bushehr nuke, European illusion of Russian defeat: Foreign Ministry statements
A solution to the navigation problems in the Strait of Hormuz "must be sought at the negotiating table," Maria Zakharova noted
TL;DR
- Russia strongly condemns the missile attack on Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant and expects international condemnation.
- Russia advocates for de-escalation in the Middle East and solutions to navigation issues in the Strait of Hormuz through negotiation.
- The conflict in the Middle East threatens global energy security and has negatively impacted the global economy.
- Russia criticizes the Ukrainian army's attacks on civilian targets, claiming they are directed by the same entities involved in the Persian Gulf.
- Russia views Ukraine as a major international arms trading hub, posing risks to global security.
- Russia believes the European illusion of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia has itself been strategically defeated.
- Russia is monitoring South Korea's potential participation in NATO's supply initiative for Ukraine and warns of negative consequences for bilateral relations if weapons are supplied to Kyiv.
- Russia condemns the Polish court's decision to extradite archaeologist Alexander Butyagin to Ukraine and seeks his return.
- Russia criticizes statements by the UN Secretary General as detrimental to the organization's authority.
- Russia asserts that the Russian language will ultimately prevail against the Kiev regime.
- Russia condemns Moldova's linking of Dniester river pollution to a Russian attack and its presentation of a liquid sample.
- Russia states it will take retaliatory measures if Japan purchases American Tomahawk missiles.
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